Unisex · #9,864 in 2026

Eko

Current Rank
#9,864
Peak Rank
#6,694 (2021)
Total Babies
30
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #15,244 (5 total)
👦 Boy peak #6,694 (30 total)
👦As Boy Name
2008
First Year
2024
Last Year
2021
Peak Year
#6694
Peak Rank
30
Total Count
4
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2021
First Year
2021
Last Year
2021
Peak Year
#15244
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Eko

As a girl name

Eko first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2021, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 5 Ekos were born — ranking #15,244 that year. As of 2026, Eko ranks #15,244 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Ekos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2020s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Eko first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2008, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 12 Ekos were born — ranking #6,694 that year. As of 2026, Eko ranks #9,864 for boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 30 Ekos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Eko

Phonetically similar names — useful when Eko is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Eko

What does the name Eko mean?
Eko is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2008. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Eko in 2026?
In 2026, Eko ranks #9,864 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Eko most popular?
Eko reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #6,694 that year with 12 babies given the name.
Is Eko a unisex name?
Yes — Eko is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 14% of Ekos assigned female and 86% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Eko?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Eko include Wills, Ayo, Careem. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Eko

Eko is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2008 and has accumulated 30 births in the dataset. Eko's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #6,694. Use the chart and map above to compare Eko's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.